The Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD) supports the CCSA’s new guidance on alcohol use and health released this week.
Meet our 3rd annual Claudette Bradshaw Award recipient
We are pleased to announce that the Piruqatigiit Resource Centre is the recipient of our Claudette Bradshaw FASD Innovation Award for 2022.
CCSA Updates Canada’s Low Risk Drinking Guidelines
Since being published in 2011, there has been substantial new research on alcohol use and the physical, mental, and social effects. Health Canada has funded the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction to update Canada’s LRDG to reflect this new evidence.
April 23rd is World Book Day!
Reading is known to expand your focus, memory, empathy, and communication skills. It can reduce stress, improve mental health, and increase one’s lifespan. It is also known to promote wellness, improve relationships, increase knowledge, and promote restful sleep.
Have your say in Canada’s Low Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
Alcohol is inextricably linked to FASD. This is your opportunity to share how the Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking guidelines impact you.
Book Review: FASD and the Online World
There are not many resources available to assist with managing the online world with individuals with FASD but this new book by Dr. Ira Chasnoff is a useful one.
Experiences of Individuals with Disabilities and their Families During COVID-19
For families of children with disabilities, COVID-19 has intensified the unique challenges and associated stressors they face.
New Webinar: Pain and FASD
Pain as experienced by individuals with FASD is under-researched and frequently misunderstood and under-recognized in the medical community.
Alcohol warning labels to be mandatory in Australia and New Zealand
On July 17th, 2020 Food Ministers in Australia and New Zealand approved the health warning labels that are to be mandatory on alcohol containers. It is safest not to drink alcohol during pregnancy. These warning labels will remind consumers of this fact.
New ‘Youth Action for Prevention’ Online Platforms Launched in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is happy to announce that the Youth Action for Prevention (YAP) program has launched new social media platforms and webpage for youth audiences.